Harlech Castle
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Overview
This great castle, the site of so many battles and sieges, was one of Edward I’s ‘iron ring’. Unlike Beaumaris, on which building continued for 35 years, Harlech was completed within just seven years (1283–90). Master builder James of St George (1230–1308) personally supervised the building, and it doesn't take much imagination to envisage what a remarkable feat of engineering was required to erect such a vast fortress in such a short space of time.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily Mar-Jun & Sep-Oct, 9.30-5; Jul-Aug, 9.30-6; Nov-Feb, Mon-Sat 10-4, Sun 11-4 (last admission 30mins before closing). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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